The Politburo [is supposed to be concerned] with the obligation of exerting every conceivable pressure and acceleration! And this — despite dozens of telegrams, etc. from me regarding Kashirka!

What then is happening with ordinary cargo shipments? Clearly, something absolutely astounding!

I propose to you:

1) bring the matter before a court for red tape and carry it through to the strictest punishment;

2) apply pressure on the NKPS and, in addition to the court, achieve measures to increase responsibility and improve work.

Chairman of the Council of Labour and Defence V. Ulyanov (Lenin)

First published 21 January 1931 in the newspapers "Pravda" No. 21

and "For Industrialization" No. 21

Published from the manuscript